In the early days of the Church, a group of Teochew-speaking Baptist (current Thomson Baptist Church) believers worshipped with us. In 1885, we moved to Keasberry’s Malay Chapel (current Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church) for worship.

Hougang, Teck Khah and Bukit Timah Church co-employed a pastor and renamed the church as “Sia-Teck Tng”.

The Church Moderator proposed to buy land for our own church building in memory of the 100th anniversary of Rev. William Burns’ mission work in China.

The Church purchased the piece of land at our current address.

1925
Rev. Cook retired in 1925, and returned to England. Rev. Cook laboured for about 40 years, establishing 16 churches in Singapore and Johor.

In 1925, The building of the Church commenced. The foundation stone was laid in 1928.

During these second 45 years (1928~1972) , many Elders and Deacons served together to lead the Church. Many served for 20 - 50 years, even their whole lives, until they were called home to the Lord. Their commitment and dedication set worthy examples for us to follow!

The Church was completed in 1929. It was known as “Say Mia Tng Teck Khah” then. The Yok See School and kindergarten was also established then.

The Church commenced data records of membership.

1939
Rev. Cheng Shen Chu was appointed by the Shantou Presbyterian Mission and became the second Moderator of the Church.

1941~1960
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1941, The Asia-Pacific War began. In 1942, with the fall of Singapore, all western missionaries were imprisoned. Miss Margaret Dryburgh (1890-1945), who had served as a missionary in our Church was also captured and died as a martyr in the prisoner-of-war camp in 1945.

During the Japanese occupation, ministries of Churches were restricted, but the ministry in our Church continued. Although members were dispersed because of the war, it was by the grace of God that our Church’s worship and evangelism efforts did not cease.

1946
Rev. Heng Teck Im was elected into office as the third Moderator of the Church. Rev. Heng loved the Lord fervently, and served in the Church for 37 years.

1949
In preparation of church planting and building of Yok See School, the land at Newton was acquired.

1950
The Church started her English Service.

1955
The Session Court resolved to split the Church into Teck Khah (present Singapore Life Church), Newton (present Newton Life Church) and English Service (present Life Bible-Presbyterian Church), in view of growing membership and ministry. Members were free to decide which one to attend.

In 1956, we rented a plot of land at Changi Ten-Mile; and constructed an attap house for use as a preaching point.

The Yok See School and its affiliated kindergarten were relocated from the Church to the newly completed campus at Newton.

1960
The English Service relocated from the Church to the new building in Gilstead Road in 1960 and held their 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service. It was renamed as Life Bible-Presbyterian Church.

Life Kindergarten commenced in 1960 and the campus was completed in 1964.

1969 The Session Court decided to demolish the old church building and rebuild a new building to replace the 40 year-old building, as it had roof leakages, termite infestation, cracks in the walls, as well as limited space for ministry purposes.

In 1973, Pastor Lim Shing Cheong joined the Church, and in 1978 was ordained as an Associate Minister. Rev. Lim, during his term, worked with Rev. Heng Teck Im in one accord.

Together, they promoted the various church ministries. Rev. Lim served faithfully and cared deeply for the church members. In 1984, when he decided to migrate to America, many were reluctant to let him leave.

1974~1977
The ground-breaking ceremony was held in 1974 and foundation stone laid in 1975. The Church was also renamed as “Singapore Life Church” in 1975. The new church building was completed in 1977.

1983 Rev. Lee Chong Kau was appointed as the interim Moderator. He served for a period of 13 years. In the same year, we started the English Service to meet the changing needs of members arising from change in social and educational systems.

1992
The Mandarin Service was started so as to better shepherd the younger generations.

1997
Rev. Caleb Soo Lee Chong took over the baton from Rev. Lee Chong Kau in 1997 as the interim Moderator. Under the leadership of Rev. Soo, the first mission conference began in 1997. To date, we have entered into the 18th, and our mission fields extended to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, China, India and Nepal.

1999
Rev. Soo accepted the appointment and was elected as the Moderator of Singapore Life Church.

2000
We started the Saturday Worship Service.

In 2001 and 2002, for the purpose of shepherding the younger generation, 1520 (for ages 15-20) and Shao-Er (for ages 11-14) Worship Services were established.

2004
With the support of church leaders, Rev. Soo started the Fellowship Cell Group Ministry, and published 4 books for Basic Christian Growth and Development.

2007 Near the end of 2007, the Church started the Creative Ministry and began a renewal in our worship service.

2010~2012: We underwent our third rebuilding. The new church building was completed in 2012. On the first Sunday of July 2012, we had our first service in our new church building.

2012 We embarked on the Evangelism Explosion (EE) training, with the intention that every cell group would have an EE Team to share the Gospel directly with new friends. In addition, we also commenced equipping our members for one-to-one follow-up, using the Basic Christian Living, for new believers.

We have also spared no effort in the areas of social care and education, beginning with Yok See School and Life Kindergarten in the early years, to the Life Care Society and Life Recreation Centre of today. We constantly do our part for the community, bringing blessings and the Gospel to the people around us.

The Fellowship Cell Groups, a renewed worship service, a systematic Sunday School curriculum, evangelism, mission, and social care complement one another as different channels and platforms to proclaim Christ in the 21st century. This is so as to 'teach everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ' (Colossians 1:28).